by Bethany Hayes (revised and updated) The 30-second version: Cucumbers are pest-prone and pollinator-dependent, so the companions worth your time mostly do one of three jobs: pull beetles and aphids away (nasturtium, marigolds, radishes), bring in the bees and beneficial … [Read more...]
How often should I water cucumbers?
QUESTION: How often should I water cucumbers? Should it be every day, or less often than that? I am hoping for a big harvest this season so I want to do it right. - Emily S GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: It's hard to say exactly how many times a week or a precise number, because a … [Read more...]
Pruning Cucumber Plants for a Bigger Harvest, Explained
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you get overwhelmed by your cucumber plants? If you aren’t aware of how to properly prune the plants to keep them under control, they can easily take over your garden. Even if you trellis your cucumbers, some still manage to take over an area. This … [Read more...]
Why are my cucumbers yellow?
QUESTION: My cucumbers are turning yellow on the vine. What does this mean, and how can I get it to stop? ANSWER: There are lots of reasons your cucumbers could be turning yellow, with overripeness being the most common. Of course, before trying to diagnose the problem with … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cucumbers Vertically
by Matt Gibson There are two distinctly different kinds of cucumber: the vining style, and the bush style cucumber. The vining type of cucumber plant is perfect for vertical gardening, as these plants will grow upward naturally when they’re provided with a vertical support. … [Read more...]